World Relief Canada, in partnership with Tearfund and the Canadian International Development Agency, is working to strengthen local governments and structures so that communities themselves are strengthened and empowered to fight the death, disease and devastation that has defined them for so many years. With your financial support, entire communities can grow stronger and begin to provide safe water supplies, sanitation, health services and food security — fundamental building blocks that the community requires.

But true sustainability requires more, so with the over-arching goal of self-sufficiency in mind, World Relief Canada is focusing on the creation of four locally-run primary health units. These clinics, as well as other learning outposts, will become centres for local health education where families can learn about nutrition, sanitation and other basic skills so they can protect themselves against some of the most common health threats in their communities.

Some of the most common health threats come from a lack of clean water and food scarcity. We help ensure the long-term capacity of the communities to become safe, healthy centres of life by providing latrines and improving access to safe water. Food security is also built as seeds, tools and ox-ploughs are distributed and farmers are trained in their use. 

And, more importantly of course, trained in how to train others. Just like Wilson.

Every day in the field, we meet men and women like Wilson and Ahok Aliel — parents who desire a better life for themselves and their children. They make up the communities where World Relief Canada is privileged to work and partner — communities working hard to be able to stand on their own.

These communities, these families need only the opportunity. That is where we come in.

Will you join us by giving a gift today?

God bless you for caring,

Laurie Cook, C.E.O.,

World Relief Canada